The lack of consensus between OAS members has weakened its capacity for action, and many governments have questioned its role as a mediator in regional conflicts.
South American regionalism is facing a complex situation. Despite the expectations generated by the return of Lula da Silva in Brazil, there is still a lack of clarity.
After almost a decade, 11 presidents have met in Brasília with the purpose of restarting regional dialogue, reviewing the cooperation agenda and establishing the programmatic bases of a renewed UNASUR.
